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What is the difference between Soft Touch Paper and Velvet Lamination? Feeling perspective, material, available options.

This is a very common question, so let's see if we can shed some light. Before we do, please note that words like "soft" and "velvet-feel" are highly subjective terms and it is often difficult to des…

Updated 4 months ago by Emma Davis

Can I only round corner 1 or 2 of the corners of my card and not all four ?

Yes, You Can!. There is no option for round cornering only certain corners, but you can place your order and enter a note of what corners you want to be rounded in the "Got Comments" comments section…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

How can I know that the flips on my 3D Lenticular prints will look fine?

There is really no way to know what the final printed job will look like, but here are some key bullet points that when followed, will ensure the best possible lenticular results. Lenticular Bullet P…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Can Velvet Lamination be applied on paper stocks thicker than 16pt?

As you may know, with all of our standard velvet laminated products, we start with 16pt stock as a base and apply 1.5mil soft velvet, scuff resistant laminate to both sides of the sheet for a total t…

Updated 5 months ago by Marlon

What is the difference between 110# Strathmore Cover and 14-point uncoated?

On our site, you will see a premium paper offering referred to as 110# Strathmore Bright White Wove. This is manufactured by Mohawk who has been setting the standard for design and innovation in pape…

Updated 5 months ago by Emma Davis

What is SBS Board?

SBS stands for Solid Bleached Sulphate and it is basically a thick paperboard. SBS is made purely from bleached chemical pulp so it is white and had a beautiful print surface. You will see SBS mentio…

Updated 5 months ago by eunice.bautista@4over4.com

What does C1S and C2S mean and what is the difference?

C1S refers to a paper stock that is coated only on one (1) side, versus C2S where the paper is coated on both sides. With C1S, the backside is completely uncoated, providing an excellent surface if a…

Updated 5 months ago by eunice.bautista@4over4.com

What is holographic foil?

Holographic foil is made in the same way as any other metallic foil but includes an embossed pattern that diffracts the light and shows the colors of the spectrum at different angles. There are many…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Can you show me what 1/8", 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" rounded corners look like?

Sure! Please see illustration below.

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

What is the difference between 18pt rigid vinyl and 20pt plastic?

Just the thickness! 18pt rigid vinyl and 20pt plastic are both made of Polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is the world's third-most widely produced synthetic plastic polymer, after po…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

What the difference between synthetic plastic and rigid vinyl?

Before describing the differences, let's first state what they both are. They are unique alternatives to traditional papers. They are both machine-made of plastic and are waterproof, stain resistant,…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

What is the difference between 15pt synthetic plastic and 8mil plastic paper?

They are both compelling and unique alternatives to traditional papers. They are both synthetic papers, machine-made and 100% polypropylene (plastic). They are both waterproof, stain resistant, and e…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

How do I set up my files for Lenticular orders?

All lenticular files must be created at 300dpi and require a 1/8" bleed on all 4 sides. So as an example, if you have a 2" x 3.5" 3D lenticular business card , the file must be set up as 2.25" x 3.75…

Updated 5 months ago by eunice.bautista@4over4.com

Can you do a custom foil color? Can you match a CMYK color to be done in foil on a business card?

Yes of course!. This is exactly what our Wonderfoil Business Cards are. Take any CMYK color and instantly transform it to a sparkly foil finish of that color. This process is also known as Cold Foil…

Updated 5 months ago by Marlon

What fill colors are available with your Prestige line of Ultra-Thick Cards?

The fill colors, a.k.a. color seams, and their closest CMYK values are presented below: Pacific Breeze: C:100 M:35 Y:0 K:0 Orange Fizz: C:0 M:44 Y:88 K:0 Razzle Berry: C:0 M:100 Y:0 K:0 Lemon Drop: C…

Updated 5 months ago by Marisa Sharma

Can you print other 3D Lenticular products besides Business Cards and Postcards?

Yes, we can!. We can also print: Bookmarks. Greeting Cards. Magnets. Notebooks. Posters. Rulers. Stickers. As of the time of the writing of this article, these products have not yet been added to our…

Updated 5 months ago by Emma Davis

Can you do a custom diecut on a 3D lenticular product?

Yes, we can!. This is treated as a custom project and you would need to contact our Support Team to assist in pricing and placing this order. Please make sure to provide as much information as possib…

Updated 5 months ago by Emma Davis

Can you print silver foil on one side and gold foil on the other?

Yes, we can!. This is treated as a custom project and you would need to contact our Support Team to assist in pricing and placing this order. Please make sure to provide as much information as possib…

Updated 5 months ago by Emma Davis

Can I pick up my order for Lenticular cards?

Sorry, lenticular orders are shipped from our production facility where we do not receive customers.

Updated 5 months ago by Marlon

How can I know how thick the cards really are?

Words like "thick" and "heavy" are quite subjective. The best way to see for yourself how thick our paper stocks are is to order one of our beautiful free sample packs. You will see well over 50 of o…

Updated 5 months ago by Emma Davis

What is thicker 14pt or 16pt?

In printing when discussing the thickness of paper in points (pt), the bigger the number, the thicker the paper. So 16pt is thicker than 14pt. 14-point : approximately half the thickness of a credit…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

What are the CMYK values of the color insert seams in your Layer Cake Collection?

Layer Cake Business Cards Pacific Breeze: C:100 M:35 Y:0 K:0 Orange Fizz: C:0 M:44 Y:88 K:0 Black: C:0 M:0 Y:0 K:100 Red: C:0 M:100 Y:66 K:2 Blue Raspberry: C:74 M:0 Y:31 K:0

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

What are the CMYK values of the color insert seams in your Prestige Collection?

Pacific Breeze: C:100 M:35 Y:0 K:0 Orange Fizz: C:0 M:44 Y:88 K:0 Razzle Berry: C:0 M:100 Y:0 K:0 Lemon Drop: C:0 M:8 Y:100 K:0 Gumdrop Green: C:44 M:0 Y:55 K:13 Cotton Candy: C:0 M:34 Y:4 K:3 Grape…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

What is the equivalent to Flood UV Coating?

Flood UV coating simply means that the entire card will have high gloss UV coating, as opposed to Spot UV which means only specific areas have UV coating. When ordering at 4OVER4.COM, you will see tw…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Can you do PVC Banding on my postcards?

Yes of course!. We can do clear PVC Banding on any printed project you have at 4OVER4.COM. For any project where PVC Banding will be needed, you would need to contact our Support Team to assist in pr…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Can you Spot UV uncoated paper?

No you cannot Spot UV uncoated papers. You can spot UV silk coated, gloss coated, matte coated, silk laminated and velvet laminated paper stocks.

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

What is the meaning of "Spot UV Front, No UV back" ?

Spot UV means there are specific areas on that side that will have UV coating, not the entire side. So: "Spot UV Front" means that on the front of your card, there wil be Spot UV somewhere. "No UV Ba…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Can you emboss a single layer card and should I if you can?

Embossing effects are more pronounced on thicker cardstocks. Generally speaking, past 18-point thickness, any paper thicker is produced by mounting multiple sheets together. If you mounted two (2), 1…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Do you offer Wafer Sealing Services?

Yes!. All of our Direct Mail Brochures get wafer sealed before entering the mailstream as per USPS rules. The price for these products already includes wafer sealing. For any other project where wafe…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Do you offer shrinkwrapping services?

Yes of course!. For any project where shrinkwrapping will be needed, you would need to contact our Support Team to assist in pricing and placing this order. Please make sure to provide as much inform…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Do you offer Stringing Services?

Yes of course!. For any stringing project you would need to contact our Support Team to assist in pricing and placing this order. Please make sure to provide as much information as possible for us to…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Do you offer Eyeletting Services?

Yes of course!. For any eyeletting project you would need to contact our Support Team to assist in pricing and placing this order. Please make sure to provide as much information as possible for us t…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

What is Kleen Stik and do you offer those services?

Kleen Stik is a term used for a 2 sided self adhesive tape that is applied onto a specially treated liner in roll form. When the tape is applied to a clean dry surface, the adhesive transfers from th…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Can you produce glitter UV?

At 4OVER4.COM we look to break the mold when it comes to traditional UV finishes. Glitter UV is a unique, dense specialty finish that adds pop, sparkle and elegance in any color to any printed piece,…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Can you do edge gilding?

If you can dream it we can print it.. We can edge gild in gold, silver and copper. Edge Gilding is treated as a custom project and you would need to contact our Support Team to assist in pricing and…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Is embossing offered on your website or as a custom quote?

No problem embossing at 4OVER4.COM. There is no option for selecting embossing online. Please reach out to our Support Team so we can assist you with your request. Please make sure to provide as much…

Updated 5 months ago by Marlon

How thick is 48-point?

Card thickness is often measured in points. One point is equivalent to.001 inches or.0254 millimeters. So technically, 48-point, or 48pt, is 0.048" , or 1.22mm thick. However that probably didn't hel…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

How thick is 14-point?

Card thickness is often measured in points. One point is equivalent to.001 inches or.0254 millimeters. So technically, 14-point, or 14pt, is 0.014" , or 0.356mm thick. However I would think that does…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Can lamination be added to cardstock that is already gloss, like the 14pt gloss cover?

Yes of course.. For example, 14pt gloss cardstock means that the paper has a gloss coated top surface so that what is printed on the surface will be appear shiny. People add lamination to their order…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

What are varnishes?

Varnishes are liquid coatings that are printed onto the surface of any print job. Some examples of varnishes include: UV—UV-cured varnish, very high gloss Water based —Protects the printed surface fr…

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Is 32pt twice as thick as 16pt?

Yes it is. To give you a frame of reference for scale, a credit card is 30pt thick. 48pt is about as thick as a penny.

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Is 24pt thick?

Yes it is. However, words like "thick" and "heavy" are quite subjective. So to give you a frame of reference for scale, a credit card is 30pt thick.

Updated 5 months ago by Alexis Underwood

What is the best paper stock to write on?

Any stock that is uncoated has the best writing surface. However, that doesnt mean that silk coated, gloss coated, silk laminated or velvet laminated surfaces can't easily be written on as well. Luck…

Updated 5 months ago by Emma Davis

Can Silk Lamination be applied on paper stocks thicker than 16pt?

As you may know, with all of our standard silk laminated products, we start with 16pt stock as a base and apply 1.5mil soft velvet, scuff resistant laminate to both sides of the sheet for a total thi…

Updated 6 months ago by Marlon

Can you rush 3D Lenticular cards?

Sorry, due to the complex nature of lenticular printing, we cannot rush lenticular orders. Please note though that a good percentage of all our orders ship earlier than promised!

Updated 6 months ago by Marlon

Can we order a hard copy proof for Lenticular cards?

Unfortunately not. Lenticular printing is a multi-step complex process which consists of creating a lenticular image from at least two images, and combining it with a lenticular lens. This process ca…

Updated 6 months ago by Marlon

Can you have both raised foil and regular flat foil on same card?

Sorry you cannot.

Updated 6 months ago by Alexis Underwood

What is the smallest font size I can use in my raised foil artwork?

We do not recommend having fonts smaller than 10pt on any Raised Foil artwork. However, if you use fonts with thicker strokes or bold fonts, we do not recommend having fonts smaller than 12pt. Please…

Updated 6 months ago by Jessica Lowry

What material is Brown Kraft made of and is it recycled?

Brown Kraft paper is light brown with natural fibers and subtle visible flecks lending it a natural, organic look and feel. The uncoated smooth finish provides excellent print quality, while the colo…

Updated 6 months ago by Alexis Underwood

How do I setup artwork for Brown Kraft Cards with White Ink?

Brown Kraft has the option to add white ink as an overprint. The white will be a base for the CMYK providing a bright white surface which will allow for vibrant, crisp color. Areas without white ink…

Updated 6 months ago by Alexis Underwood

Can I buy blank paper cut to a custom size, no printing needed?

If you are looking for cut-to-size blanks of one of our 50+ papers, no problem for Your 4OVER4 Team. We can cut blank paper with NO PRINTING at any custom size needed. You would just need to contact…

Updated 6 months ago by Mike Lowell

Does the #70 Uncoated Text feel similar to 14pt Uncoated Paper, the difference being only the weight? Is it possible to write on either of these?

The 70# uncoated text and 14pt uncoated are made by the same manufacturer. So they have the same exact finish, whiteness and brightness. The only difference is one is a lighter text weight paper and…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

Are your gloss laminated cards water resistant or waterproof?

Gloss Laminated cards are water resistant, but not waterproof. This means the cards stand up well when they come in contact with a small amount of water, but cannot be submerged in water without wate…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

Are velvet laminated cards water resistant or waterproof?

Velvet Laminated Cards are water resistant, but not waterproof. This means the cards stand up well when they come in contact with a small amount of water, but cannot be submerged in water without wat…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

Important Things to Know about Edge Painted Cards

1. Colors may bleed SLIGHTLY to the surface of the cards, this is most apparent on WHITE cards. 2. Selected color will be applied to all four edges of the printed pieces 3. Large quantity orders and/…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

What are Velvet Laminated Cards and how thick are they?

For all our velvet laminated products, we start with 16pt stock as a base and apply 1.5mil soft velvet, scuff resistant laminate to both sides of the sheet for a total thickness of 19pt. The soft vel…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

What is the difference between dimensionsal spot UV and raised spot UV?

Both are the same thing. Dimensional spot UV and raised spot UV are used interchangeably. They both refer to a spot UV effect on your product that has a raised finish, that if you run your fingers ov…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

What is the difference between dimensional foil and raised foil?

Both are the same thing. Dimensional foil and raised foil are terms used interchangeably. They both refer to a foil effect on your print product that has a raised finish, that if you run your fingers…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

What's the difference between metallic foil and raised foil?

Our metallic foil products are created by the traditonal hot foil stamping method. As such, the finish of the foil is flat. In contrast, Raised Foil has a raised foil finish, that if you run your fin…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

How can I ensure the best results with my Raised Foil order?

Foil Coverage should be no more than 30% of the artwork , otherwise the foil will be wavy and won’t look good. The only time a 50% coverage is acceptable is with patterns, thin strokes or small shape…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

Can I have any printing under my raised foil mask?

We highly recommend having a solid color behind the foil mask. We do not recommend having any artwork or text under the foil mask since it might be visible through the foil mask. Knockouts are not re…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

What color foils do you offer?

For traditional hot foil stamping, we have both standard and custom foil offerings. For standard foil offerings in business cards, postcards, hangtags, we offer foils in gold, silver, copper, red, bl…

Updated 6 months ago

How do I setup a Spot UV job?

When creating a Spot UV job, you must include a Spot UV mask file along with the regular print file. Please note, the mask file must be vector art created in vector-based programs such as Illustrator…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

How do I setup a Raised Spot UV job?

Raised Spot UV jobs are set up the same way as Spot UV jobs. When creating a Raised Spot UV job, you must include a Raised Spot UV mask file along with the regular print file. Please note, the mask f…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

How can I ensure the best results on Raised Spot UV orders?

For best results, please make sure that UV coverage is less than 30%. Otherwise, the cards will be stuck together and become a block of cards. Also, The mask file must be a vector art created in a ve…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

What is the smallest font size I can use in my Raised Spot UV artwork?

It is recommended that you do not use smaller than 6pt font on the Raised Spot UV Artwork. If, however, you use fonts with thicker strokes, it is recommended that you do not use smaller than 9pt font.

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

What's the difference between Spot UV and Raised Spot UV?

Spot UV is a flat finish of a shiny layer that goes on the exact spot where you would like your printed piece to have an area of a high gloss coating. Raised Spot UV is the same process, except the U…

Updated 6 months ago by Emma Davis

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